Learning Support Assistant: Inspire Students to Thrive

Ormiston Academies Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Retail discounts

Emotional support services

Cycle-to-work scheme

Wellbeing day

Job summary

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated SEND team. You will work closely with teaching staff to help students access learning, develop independence and participate fully in academy life.

You will provide practical, emotional and pastoral support, deliver targeted interventions, monitor progress and help remove barriers to learning. A qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or SEND is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills essential.
• Excellent communication and IT skills to support learners.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and track progress.
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support students to access learning and develop independence.
• Deliver high-quality interventions and monitor progress.
• Remove barriers to learning and provide pastoral support.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and SENCo to plan support.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

IT skills

Record-keeping

Building relationships

Education

Qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or SEND

Job description

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated SEND team. You will work closely with teaching staff to help students access learning, develop independence and participate fully in academy life.

You will provide practical, emotional and pastoral support, deliver targeted interventions, monitor progress and help remove barriers to learning. A qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or SEND is advantageous.